Medical device design for adolescent adherence and developmental goals: a case study of a cystic fibrosis physiotherapy device

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Lang, Alexandra. R., Martin, Jennifer L., Sharples, Sarah and Crowe, John A. (2014) Medical device design for adolescent adherence and developmental goals: a case study of a cystic fibrosis physiotherapy device. Patient Preference and Adherence, 2014 (8). pp. 301-309. ISSN 1177-889X

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Abstract

Purpose: This study investigates the psychosocial aspects of adolescent medical device use and the impact on adolescent adherence and goals for the transitional years between child and adulthood.

Patients and methods: Interviews were carried out with 20 adolescents with cystic fibrosis, investigating adolescent medical device use and experiences in relation to their personal and social lives and development through the adolescent years. The qualitative dataset was thematically examined using a content analysis method.

Results: The results show that adolescent users of medical technologies want their independence and capabilities to be respected. Adolescent adherence to medical device use was associated with short- and long-term motivations, where older adolescents were able to comprehend the longer-term benefits of use against short-term inconvenience more acutely than younger adolescents. It was suggested that medical devices could provide a tool for communication with families and clinicians and could support adolescents as they take responsibility for managing their condition. Themes of “fitting into teenage life” and “use in the community” were associated with adolescents' needs to form their own identity and have autonomy.

Conclusion: This study shows that adolescent needs regarding medical device use are complex. It provides evidence to suggest that devices designed inclusively for adolescents may lead to improved adherence and also facilitate transition through the adolescent years and achievement of adolescent goals.

Item Type: Article
RIS ID: https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/996590
Schools/Departments: University of Nottingham, UK > Faculty of Engineering
Identification Number: 10.2147/PPA.S59423
Depositing User: Davies, Mrs Sarah
Date Deposited: 29 Apr 2014 12:48
Last Modified: 04 May 2020 20:15
URI: https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/id/eprint/2997

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